It's taken years, but with the Seltos, Kia finally has a small SUV on sale in Australia. Can it compete in a hard-fought market? Alborz Fallah finds out.
Pros Super spacious and practical inside Great ride and handling package Looks the business Best in class infotainment and technology Seven-year warranty
Cons Base models miss out on more advanced safety features No rear-air vents on most variants No power tailgate Front-wheel drive models ride a little on the firm side
The 2020 Cadillac Escalade is ripe for a redesign, so check out rivals before making a call.
Pros In-your-face design V-8 thrust Comfortable interior Good towing ability
Cons Ride not as composed as rivals Curiously cramped for passengers So, so thirsty Too in-your-face for most
Fully redesigned for 2021.More interior space, especially for rear passengers.New driver aids, including Cadillac's Super Cruise.
Pros An extensive suite of standard and optional driver safety aids Optional diesel engine a class-exclusive Significantly more interior space than outgoing model New interior design is among best in the class
Cons Lacks off-road prowess of some rivals Large footprint makes it difficult to park
From its massive displays to its independent rear suspension, Cadillac's redesigned Escalade is a supersized icon of luxurious extravagance.
Pros All the tech bits GM offers, lovely interior, status ensured.
Cons Look-at-me styling, overly aggressive stability control, a loaded Suburban or Yukon XL is a far better deal.
